“After three failed reentries, I knew the system was broken.” California asked CROP to reimagine reentry—and we built a one-stop model with housing, healing, careers, and leadership. A blueprint that works. – People Over Punishment –

I once thought I was only my worst mistake. At CROP, I found a chosen family—people who believe in me, walk beside me, and remind me I’m more than my past.

🎤 General Event Promo ✨ Join us for Steps to Success—an evening honoring leaders paving the way for second chances! 📅 Thursday, Sept 25, 2025 | ⏰ 6–9 PM 📍 Bloc 15, Oakland, CA

Jason Bryant’s work at CROP has never been about him—it’s about service. True leadership is measured by what you unlock in others. Reentry isn’t about punishment, but about people, dignity, and community.

Join us Sept 25 for CROP’s Steps to Success: An Evening of Transformation, Leadership & Hope at Bloc15, Oakland. Featuring JJ’88, Lisa Ling, Larry Miller & powerful stories of second chances.

After 30 years in prison, Jiles came home to a world that felt new and overwhelming. At CROP, he found stability, skills, and support—a soft landing that turned release into a real chance to thrive. – People Over Punishment –

At CROP, we see potential, not punishment. With housing, training, and community, second chances spark transformation—creating leaders, healing families, and strengthening communities. – People Over Punishment –

Leadership doesn’t wait for freedom. In CROP’s Leadership for Life class at Folsom Prison, participants show that growth and purpose can start now—because transformation begins the moment you choose to lead differently. – People Over Punishment –

Freedom is more than release. It’s an opportunity, growth, and a community that believes in you. At CROP, we know freedom isn’t the finish line—it’s the beginning of building a future with dignity and purpose. -People over punishment

At CROP, we break ceilings of poverty, stigma, and incarceration. We help people coming home dream bigger—leading, thriving, and shaping the future. When vision expands, so does possibility, transforming lives and communities.

Confidence doesn’t come from circumstance, it comes from clarity. With support, training, and community, Alex found both. At CROP, reentry means more than release—it’s restoration, thriving, and stronger communities.

At CROP, transformation isn’t just about what you gain—it’s about what you let go of. Old habits. Old beliefs. Old limits. That’s how second chances become success stories.

“After 30 years inside, I came home afraid I wouldn’t belong. At CROP, that fear faded—I found comfort, dignity, and a sense of home. Reentry isn’t just about jobs or housing, it’s about belonging.” – Jiles

Jason remembers when college students joined a 3-day workshop inside prison. They came to teach, but left changed. Transformation isn’t one-sided—it ripples outward when we choose humanity over stigma.

Inside prison walls, hope is rebuilt. CROP’s Ready for Life program equips people to heal, grow, and prepare for life beyond incarceration—turning every step inside into freedom outside. – People Over Punishment –

CROP isn’t just preparing people for jobs—we’re preparing them to lead. The future of work belongs to those ready to grow, adapt, and inspire. – People Over Punishment –

Transformation doesn’t start when life gets easy—it starts with honesty. For Terah, facing her reflection and asking the hard questions became the key to freedom and a new story. – People Over Punishment –

For Eugene, this work is personal. CROP exists not just to change lives but to break cycles of pain. What sets us apart is love in action—wrapping our hearts around the people we serve. – People Over Punishment –

Nothing at CROP is by accident. Every tool, lesson, and mentor is intentional—crafted to build lives of purpose, resilience, and leadership. – People Over Punishment –

He once lived trapped in gangs & incarceration—stripped of opportunity, never taught professionalism. Today, he speaks with confidence, hope & vision. At CROP, we believe no one is defined by their worst choices. With tools & mentorship, people can rise.– People Over Punishment –